The DFI prepares you to work in the finance sector as well as in the function of risk management, analytics, technology and operations across sectors.
The curriculum offers broader picture of an organisation, and allows you to see multiple perspectives of the same problem. For instance, you learn to invest and concurrently learn to manage the relevant risk. You learn how financial products work end-to-end enterprise wide and hence better appreciate the interdependencies of issues and departments.
The curriculum also strikes to develop versatile skill sets that minimise cross functional barriers. You know the financial markets and the theories, and is also technically competent in using technological tools to harness the data for market intelligence.
Theories are reinforced with hands-on practicum and projects that matter. Team learning is ingrained in the curriculum to cultivate collaboration and interpersonal skills. Applied learning will be intensified through working on capstone projects and internship in your third year of study.
It offers you competitive advantages as it is well aligned with various Professional Certification.
DFI graduates have been successfully admitted into a variety of degree courses in Business, Finance, Analytics and Information System, and clinched various scholarships as well. For those we plan to kick off their careers immediately after their three years of studies, they can always purse other professional certifications at their own time to enhance their level of professional competency.
DFI’s curriculum offers the foundation for graduates to further pursue various professional certification such as:
Financial Industry Competency Standards (FICS) Certification under Institute of Banking & Finance
Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Certification
Professional Risk Manager International Association Certification
SAP Associate Certification